Boxes
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Gold
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Bronze
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Boxes
Pewter, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Boxes
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Opaline Glass
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1940s European Folk Art Vintage Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Glass
1920s Vintage Boxes
Glass
Early 19th Century French Antique Boxes
Gold, Cut Steel
Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Boxes
Plaster, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Boxes
Eggshell, Lacquer
20th Century European Boxes
Silver
20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Boxes
Porcelain
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century English Boxes
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1960s French Modern Vintage Boxes
Silver Plate
1880s British Victorian Antique Boxes
Iron
2010s Boxes
Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Marble
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Boxes
Wicker
19th Century English Antique Boxes
Tortoise Shell
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Brass
Early 1900s Indian Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Wood
1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century British Victorian Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Boxes
Bentwood
1810s English Antique Boxes
Silver
Mid-20th Century English Boxes
Gold, Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Straw, Wood, Cork
2010s Italian Boxes
Metal
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s American Beaux Arts Vintage Boxes
Iron
19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Empire Boxes
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Boxes
Hardwood
Late 19th Century French Antique Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Leather
20th Century European Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Boxes
Brass, Copper
19th Century French Antique Boxes
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes
Brass
20th Century French Boxes
Art Glass
19th Century English Antique Boxes
Tortoise Shell
1990s Philippine Art Deco Boxes
Stone
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Boxes
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Agate, Alabaster, Metal
1980s American Vintage Boxes
Shagreen
Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Boxes
Pine
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Boxes
Bentwood
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes
Brass
19th Century Dutch Antique Boxes
Silver
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Boxes
Wood
20th Century Moorish Boxes
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes
Brass
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes
Bronze
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Boxes
Shell
Vintage, Mid-Century and Antique Boxes
From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.
The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.
Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.
Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.





